Ryan Godown Returns to Winner's Circle at Bridgeport Motorsports Park Opening Night

Ringoes, New Jersey native Ryan Godown secured his 160th career victory on April 11, 2026, marking a significant return to form during the Opening Night event at Bridgeport Motorsports Park. The win serves as a redemption for the 50-year-old veteran, who finished 22nd at Grandview Speedway just one week prior, and ends an 18-race drought dating back to September 13, 2025. Godown’s performance extends his current streaks at the track to two consecutive top-five finishes and five consecutive top-ten finishes. The race featured two lead changes, with David Schilling pacing the field for the first two laps before Neal Williams took control for 22 circuits. Godown made the decisive pass on lap 25, leading the final six laps to secure his 27th all-time win at the track, extending his record as the venue’s winningest driver. The final podium consisted of Ryan Godown in first, followed by Neal Williams in second, and Dillon Steuer in third. The top ten were rounded out by David Schilling, Ryan Krachun, Cale Ross, Coleby Frye, HJ Bunting III, Mike Franz, and Johnny Bangs.